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Vol. 71 No. 44 January 5 - 11, 2011 . 50 cents Osku Palermaa Wins PBA Shark Championship PBA Names Press Room in Honor By Bill Vint - PBA Media Relations of Hall of Famer Chuck Pezzano LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Finland’s Osku SEATTLE, Wash. – Tournament of Palermaa, Europe’s premier two-handed Since the formation of Champions at Red bowler, survived a 173-149 battle with top the Professional Rock Lanes in Las qualifier Dan MacLelland of Windsor, Ontario, Bowlers Association Vegas, Jan. 15-22. The to win his first PBA Tour title in the PBA in 1958, no one has Chuck Pezzano PBA Shark Championship at South Point Bowling contributed more to Press Room also will Center. the organization in so welcome the news Widely considered the most difficult of the many different ways media at all future PBA’s five so-called “animal” lane condition- than PBA Hall of Lumber Liquidators ing patterns, the Shark took a bite out of the Famer Chuck PBA Tour events and it entire field of power players. In the end, it was Pezzano. will have a permanent Palermaa’s ball speed and ability to loft the ball In recognition of the home on pba.com for down the lane, using his two-handed tech- 81-year-old Clifton, all news media visitors nique, that made the difference as four splits N.J., native’s contributions to the who visit the PBA’s official web- killed MacLelland’s bid for his first PBA Tour PBA, his name will be permanent- site. title. ly attached to the organization “It think it’s a pretty nice honor,” With his victory, Palermaa accomplished his beginning with the introduction of Pezzano said. “It came as a com- primary objective in traveling to the United the Chuck Pezzano PBA Press plete surprise.” PBA photo States to bowl in the multi-event PBA World Finland’s two-handed star bowler Oksu Palermaa beat Room during the PBA See PEZZANO page 5 Series of Bowling: an opportunity to also bowl PBA’s most difficult Shark Pattern to win WSB event. in the $1 million PBA Tournament of Gabe Ferrari 300-804 at Majestic Champions Jan. 15-22 at Red Rock Lanes in Las 10th frame gave Palermaa a 182-176 victory and a HOPELAWN, NJ – Gabe Ferrari 235-769, Joe Lampareillo 268- Vegas. The PBA Tournament of Champions is open chance to bowl MacLelland for the title. earned top honors in the Raritan 729, Anthony Martino 200-255- only to bowlers who have won a PBA title. “I’m happy with the way I bowled,” Palermaa said. Bay Men’s League at Majestic 248-703, Steve A. Venito 228- “That was the main part of my being here,” “I might have wrapped my hand around the ball a little Lanes blasting games of 300-264- 236-221-685, Nick Cascone 211- Palmeraa said. “Being from Finland, I can’t bowl in too much a couple of times, but I made my spares. It 240 for a high series of 804. 216-255-682, and Frank Carley the PBA regional tournaments, so (winning a title dur- was the Shark. It was expected the lanes were going to Joey Weisenstein hit 245-289- 234-201-234-669. ing the World Series of Bowling) was my only way in. get ugly. There’s only so much oil and it got burned It’s the biggest tournament I’ve ever had a chance to up.” Chris Montagna 844, bowl in. I can’t wait. Palermaa appeared to accept his milestone victory in “Will I be a favorite?” he grinned. “Oh, yah. When a stoic Scandinavian manner, but he admitted later he Michael Mullin 300 at Lodi I am bowling my A game, I’m going to be on top.” was more excited than he appeared to be. LODI, NJ – Michael Mullin found session high series with an impres- On his way to his title, Palermaa also won a long- “I’m an emotional guy, but it’s inside,” he said. perfection when he blasted twelve sive 844 set. awaited showdown against his Pacific region counter- “Why waste the energy showing the emotions? It’s the in a row for a 300 game while con- Jay Judowski posted a 760 series part, Australia’s . The Shark Finnish way. That’s the way I learned to do it. Maybe testing in the Monday Classic and Jennifer Deblasi rolled games Championship was the first time the world's best two- I should be more emotional, but that’s the way I’m used to doing it.” League at Lodi Lanes. of 256 and 211to finish with a 708 handed bowlers had ever met each other on television. Chris Montagna posted a near series. “It was our first match on TV so I wanted to be the perfect 297 game en route to the one to get the first win,” Palermaa said. “There will be The sixth and final World Series of Bowling telecast plenty more to go, and we’ll see what happens. But I will be a special U.S.A. vs. The World team competi- Ralph DiPasquale, Ray Sisco 300 got the first one.” tion which will air on ESPN on Sunday, Jan. 9, at 1 Belmonte started the Shark finals with a 248-223 p.m. Eastern. United States team members will be At Parkway Lanes victory over Mike Fagan of Patchogue, N.Y., and he Michael Haugen Jr. of Carefree, Ariz.; Ronnie Russell then eliminated reigning PBA World Champion Tom of Camby, Ind.; Wes Malott, Pflugerville, Texas; Sean ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Ralph Chuck Trimblett hit 783, Joe Smallwood of Saginaw, Mich., 208-192, to set up his Rash, Wichita, Kan.; Chris Barnes, Double Oak, DiPasquale and Ray Sisco each Bonser 755, Frank Buonanno 726, showdown with Palermaa in the semifinal match. Texas, and Bill O’Neill, Southampton, Pa. blasted a 300 game contesting in Jose Cosentini 721, Chris Clarken As the high-revolution power players burned away International players will be Finland’s Palermaa, the Friday 1050 Major Leauge at 720, and Joe Brulato and Nick the oil in the front part of the lanes, both two-handers Kimmo Lehtonnen and Mika Koivuniemi; Canada’s Parkway Lanes. Lardieri 712. struggled. In the end, it was a 4-6 split in the 10th MacLelland; Australia’s Belmonte and Venezuela’s frame that doomed Belmonte. A spare/strike in the . Kevin Harrity 805, Rudy Johnson 300 Joe Kowalski, Russ Van Housen 300, At Brunswick Zone Carolier O. BRUNSWICK, NJ- Rudy 788, Joe DiDonato 243-297-231- Ken Carson 832 at North Arlington Bowl Johnson shot a 300 high game in 771, Rich Fiorello 238-299-231- the Middlesex County Major 768, Keith Beeh 266-255-239- NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Joe Kowalski, Russ Van Torre Harper 268-777, Lawrence Anderson 290-792, League at Brunswick Zone 760, Jon Crowder 206-278-267- Housen each balsted a 300 game in the Sun. Morning Rody Kemple 278-772, Pete Honan 290-768, Keith Carolier Lanes and Kevin Harrity 751, Kevin Brzozowski 279-248- Trios League at North Arlington Bowl-O-DRome. Beeh 269-758, Mark Newman 258-756, Mario blasted 279-268-258-805 to take 222-749, Bob Crandall, Sr. 246- Ken Carson shot 297-832, Justin Sloan 289-784, Al- Moyano 278-749, and Chris Garbode 257-743. high series honors. 266-234-746, and Ed Nardone Dennis Reibesell 279-268-241- 247-269-225-741. 2 SPORTS REPORTER January 5 - 11, 2011 NYS USBC Associations Produce Industry- First Online Scholarship Application Deadline to Apply for $27K in Awards is Feb. 1 Further information about the application process or DECEMBER 7, 2010 -- New York State’s three NYS scholarship program can be obtained by contact- United States Bowling Congress associations have ing Wilkinson at [email protected] or Liz developed a user-friendly, online method for students DeHart at [email protected]. to apply for college scholarships for the 2010-11 sea- The following scholarships will be awarded in son and beyond. 2011: “We are proud to announce that the New York State York State USBC Women’s Bowling Association – (Awarded Idle bowling thoughts. ...You hear about the 300 USBC Joint Scholarship Committee has formulated to females) games rolled in bowling. But a the bowling industry’s first online joint scholarship $8,000 ($2,000 renewable over 4 years) $2,000, Marie Munson Memorial Scholarship Award ...A team's lineup positions real rarity in bowling is a 291 application,” said Frank Wilkinson, Empire State $2,000, sponsored by: Friends of New York State USBC WBA can be very important. All- game, and the rarest of them USBC Bowling Association President. $2,000, sponsored by: Friends of New York State USBC WBA time great Parker Bohn III all in the upper category is a $2,000, sponsored by: Friends of New York State USBC WBA “Leaders from all three state associations -- the feels that your leadoff individ- 292 game. Empire State USBC, New York State USBC $2,000, Eleanor Thompson Memorial Scholarship Award $2,000, Hazel Fischer Memorial Scholarship Award ual should be a deadly spare Women’s Bowling Association and New York State shooter, one that can mark ...Bowling does have some USBC Youth Association -- have been instrumental Empire State USBC Bowling Association – (Awarded to males in making this happen.” or females) when it counts most and one power to make people much Last year, Wilkinson spearheaded the effort to pro- $1,000, sponsored by Empire State USBC BA that can spark the spirit of a more attentive to dates. The $1,000, sponsored by Empire State USBC BA duce the nation’s first online youth scholarship appli- team. The anchor, or final same people who make medical cation for the Empire State USBC BA. New York State USBC Youth Association – (Awarded to males bowler in the lineup, should be and business matter appoint- Wilkinson said the joint online application is acces- or females) your best all-around bowler, ments mere days in advance sible at www.bowlny.com (the Empire State USBC’s $1,000, sponsored by New York State USBC WBA but not necessarily the one often enter bowling tourna- $1,000, sponsored by New York State USBC WBA website) and at www.nysusbcwba.com (the NYSUS- $1,000, sponsored by New York State USBC Youth with the highest average. A top ments two years prior to the BCWBA website). $1,000, sponsored by New York State USBC Youth anchor can hit the pocket when competition. For 2010-11, the three state associations are offer- $500, Dottie Maguire Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the pressure is on, is a good ing $27,000 in scholarships. The deadline to apply for New York State USBC Youth Leaders $500, Dottie Maguire Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by solid spare bowler, but one bet- ...The move to Texas by most any of the 18 available scholarships is Feb. 1, 2011. New York State USBC Youth Leaders ter known for coming up with integers in bowling will take “The process has been simplified in that applicants that strike or two when needed time, particularly such attrac- only need to fill out the online form, and click the Other New York State Scholarship Award Opportunities – in a tight game. tions as the International submit button when all questions have been answered (Awarded to females) NYS Women's 500 Club Curtis/Hunt Memorial Scholarship Bowling Hall of Fame and properly,” Wilkinson said. “It’s important to know NYS Women's 600 Club Scholarship for Adult Female Learner ...There is no such thing as an Museum, but it has to be one of that this is the only application necessary to apply for NYS Women's 600 Club Continuing Education Scholarship for any of the state association scholarships.” Graduating High School Female easy spare, unless it's the one the most forward thinking Applicants also are required to download and print you don't have to face because bowling ideas in the history of two forms – a School Official/Counselor’s Mike Pettinella you got a strike. the sport. Evaluation & Data Sheet and a Youth Official Empire State USBC BA Association Manager Evaluation Sheet. These two forms, and a letter of 55 Edgewood Drive ...Did you know that up until ...The more you study bowl- recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor Batavia, NY 14020 1994, from 1958, pro bowlers ing history the more you real- or coach, should be mailed to the address indicated 585-343-3736 -- office and fax had to follow strict limits on ize that the negative of bowling on the forms, Wilkinson said. 585-861-0404 -- cell the length of hair, pony tails, has been expanded and repeat- [email protected] braids and beards. ed much more than the more prevalent positives of the Remember...... D. Rodriguez 844 ...In the more than 50 years sport---at every level. that pro bowling has been on You never get a second chance At Hi-Tor TV, the happening causing the ...When you discuss smooth to make a HAVESTRAW, NY – Dave most comment was not a big bowlers the name of the late Rodriguez shot the session high win, not a particular match, Joe Joseph comes to mind most First Impression series of 844 in the Boyz Nite Out not a perfect game, but Mark often. For a fairly big man, he League at Hi-Tor Lanes. Roth's first ever TV conversion moved to the line with all the Timothy McAleese hit 784, of the 7-10 split. grace and balance of dancing Teresa Kelly 776, Alex Rodriguez legend Fred Astaire. One big Sports Reporter 762, and Edward Ziemak 799. ...Twenty years ago John difference, Joseph carried a Editor/Publisher - Dan McDonough Petraglia was asked who he heavy bowling ball, not a light Pat McDonough - 1967-1996 Tom Jordan 300 saw as the future stars. His hat or cane. selections were Parker Bohn Circulation Manager Editorial Assistant At No. Arlington III, Dave Ozio, Amleto ...The head pin of a bowling Henry Allen Immaculatta D'Elia NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Tom Contributing Writers Monacelli, Pete Weber, Brian setup probably has more Jordan blasted twelve strikes in a Chuck Pezzano George Faytok Joan Taylor Voss and Del Ballard. That's strange remarks directed to it row a 300 game in the Sunday Al Smetana Larry Diebner John Jowdy what you call a super crystal than any other inanimate Morning Trios League at North Martin Michel Vince Albrech Joe Rizzi ball. All became top stars and object in the world. Arlington Bowl. all but Ballard have been elect- For information regarding advertising, Joe Kowalski hit 279-765, Tom subscriptions, or editorial content call: ed to the PBA Hall of Fame, ...Any league secretary or Wusyk 278-765, Rob and he should gain that honor tournament director will tell Mockenhaupt 269-757, Russ Van (201)865-5363 in the near future. you that the people who know Member Housen 258-750, Lewis all the bowling rules and let Fax: (201) 865-6246 Manigault 252-743, Roland Scott ...The good old days were you know they do are not near- E-mail - [email protected] 279-728, Keith Beeh 267-727, Andres Lopez 269-721, Chris when you were pretty sure you ly as bad as the bowlers who Sports Reporter Schanne 268-719, Randy Battistus could bowl your weight. think they know all the rules. P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 266-717, and John Adams 268- 714. January 5 - 11, 2011 SPORTS REPORTER 3 4 SPORTS REPORTER January 5 - 11, 2011 ROCKAWAY ROLLERS Jack Safkan 779 Matt Franke 731 ROCKAWAY, NJ- Jack Safkan topped the scoring in ROCKAWAY, NJ- Matt Franke led the scoring in the the Foursome League firing a 298 game for a high CountY Tue. Night Mixed League firing a 278 game series of 779. for a high series of 731. John Zielinsky shot 289-674, Allen Apgar 247, Paul DiStruco hit 248-686, Bill Ratliff 245-707, Terrance Sanders 245, Lies’l APgar 247, and Kathy Charles Wilfong 245-646, and Maureen Howe 213-602. Stone 205. Jason Cook 711 Joseph Caloger shot 216, Scott Struble 215, and ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jason Cook led the Ball Busters Curt Frazier II 212 in the PBA Experience League. League firing a 257 game for a high series of 711. Keri May 279-708 Ed Galuska hit 256-630, Jimmy Westergaard 234, ROCKAWAY, NJ- Keri May led the scoring in the and Adam Engelson 222. Fri. Tri Mixed League firing a high game of 279 and H. Matias 708 a high series of 708. ROCKAWAY, NJ – Heriberto Matias led the scoring Michelle Halko hit 212, and Geno McCroy 204. in the Mon. Early Birds League firing a 289 game for In the High Rollers League Bill Prentiss hit 219. ahigh series of 708. K. Yokobosky 747 Joe Miller shot 255-695, John Zielinsky 247-728, ROCKAWAY, NJ- Ken Yokobosky led the scoring in Donna Miller 202, and Kathy Bradley 190. the Dave Valerius Trios League firing a 299 game for Heriberto Matias 266 a high series of 747. ROCKAWAY, NJ- Heriberto Matias led the scoring Shawn Casey hit 234-621, Rick Mark and Laura in the Spanish American Leaugue firing a high game Sackett 223, and Dori TIngoli 221. of 266. In the Fox Hills Seniors League Rick Martone shto Joe Goodson hit 257, Jesus Cruz 248-659, and 215. Georgie Mendoza 666. January 5 - 11, 2011 SPORTS REPORTER 5 PEZZANO Continued from page 1 Pezzano first became involved with the PBA as a Room not only in recognition of all he has done for top-flight competitor and charter member; he was the the PBA, but as an inspiration for all future bowling first collegiate bowler in the United States to bowl an journalists.” 800 series. But his legacy off the lanes far surpassed “Unveiling the press room for the Tournament of his credentials as a player as he evolved into the most Champions honors all of the writers of the past who prolific bowling writer in history. appreciated the greatness of what I always called the His weekly bowling column has been published in Firestone,” Pezzano said. “(The Tournament of The Record in Hackensack, N.J., every week for Champions, sponsored by Firestone for 29 years) was more than 50 years. He has written stories for every far above the other events. From a writer’s viewpoint, leading bowling publication in the country. He has it provided everything you needed, and that’s why it written books, worked as a consultant on television, has been the best event in history from the start. movie and instructional videos, and traveled the “I appreciated it because it gave me an opportunity country serving as an emcee and guest speaker at to meet and get to know the greatest players in the hundreds of bowling functions. And to this day, his country, along with a lot of news media guys who nationally-syndicated columns appear in bowling weren’t necessarily assigned to bowling,” Pezzano publications across America. continued. “The TOC put bowlers on the same plane Pezzano also was heavily involved in PBA business with other athletes. In the early years, first prize was affairs, running the PBA East Region for 20 years. He $25,000 and some of the greatest players in baseball was secretary of the PBA Hall of Fame for nearly 20 only made $40,000.” years, and served as the organization’s official histo- The 2011 Tournament of Champions will award a rian for longer than that. $250,000 top prize as part of a PBA-record $1 mil- Pezzano and fellow New Jersey entrepreneur Frank lion prize fund. Esposito – who together created the PBA Regional “Every writer who covered the Tournament of program – were the first Meritorious Service Champions had to look for something beyond what inductees in the inaugural PBA Hall of Fame class in happened on the lanes. It could be whether or not the 1975. He was elected to the American Bowling old veteran would last until the end, a story about the Congress Hall of Fame in 1982, and was recipient of new kid on the block, the Mike Durbins (the first the Bowling Writers Association of America’s Luby three-time TOC winner) who were always underrat- Hall of Fame Award in 1974. That’s just a small sam- ed, or the so-called discovery of a Dick Ritger, who pling of the awards he has won. really was one of the greatest bowlers of all time, but “I don’t think anyone has poured more of his heart never got the credit until people saw him bowl in the and soul into the PBA than Chuck Pezzano has over Tournament of Champions.” a span of more than 50 years,” said PBA CEO and “I would never have thought about an honor like Commissioner Fred Schreyer. “Chuck Pezzano this,” he added, “but it ranks right up there with any deserves to have his name attached to the PBA Press honor I’ve ever won.” 6 SPORTS REPORTER January 5 - 11, 2011 Kyle Sanzo, Sam Passaro Shine in Junior Doubles Bryan Kist Wins Montvale By Vince Albrecht Junior Singles Event North Arlington, NJ – Both 9- remained unbeaten in match play Laneside II as 13-year-old Nikki By Dennis O'Flaherty year-old Kyle Sanzo and 13-year- as they came from behind to deck Arrigo pounded out a 171; by MONTVALE, NJ - In a race that came down to the last game, Bryan old Sam Passaro stepped it up a the Cardinals, 5-2 for their ninth holding on to the wood point, 846- notch in North Arlington’s Adult- consecutive win. Pacing the win- 841, Laneside II moved past the A Kist shot scores of 234, 212 and 201 for a 647 series and a one point Youth Doubles. Kyle’s 395 broke ners was 16-year-old Bobby Girls in the standings. victory in the Montvale Singles fall season. Second place points were the previous high he established Manella whose strong 202-543 Heading the above-average jun- tied, with Ray Lavender, who had a 177, 203, 187 and 567 series the the week before to share this ses- was achieved with mostly spares, iors was Kyle Sanzo +38 followed final week, taking the position based on total wood. Third place went to sion’s limelight with Sam who tal- showing how much he’s learned by Bobby Manella +36, Sam Eric Sibbald. Eric shot scores of 168, 195 and 226 for 589 in his bid for lied his best single and set to date. this past year. The Redbirds, who Passaro +35, Will Blanco +34, the champion's spot. Their improving scores have slipped to third place, were led by Taylor Horniacek +22, Tara Other good scores from the week were shot by Dan Wuhrman bowl- resulted in three consecutive wins 15-year-old Will Blanco’s 233- Horniacek +21, Chris McBride ing 279, 179, 226 for a 684 series, Brent DeLeon 223, 216 183 for 620, for both their teams; Kyle’s G- 617. Completing the position +19, Margaret Ziobro +17 and Brian O'Flaherty with 223 and 221 and Bobby McCarthy with a 217 Force moved up to sixth place by games, 4 T’s Laneside I swept past Nikki Arrigo +12. Spearheading and 214. jolting the Bottlecaps, 5-2 and Those Guys to jump to second the adults was sizzling Tommy In the Strikers league, the champions going away was the team of Sam’s Mega Monkeys held fifth place as 11-year-old Taylor Horniacek with an explosive 268- Matt Macchione, Davis Badaszewski, Ryan Angele, and Freddie De by taking two of three from Team Horniacek contributed a 153 sin- 753 while Joe Cauwels scored Vivo, finishing with a seven point sweep in the final week and a 13 Awesome II. gle. The A Girls salvaged the 248-684 and Tim Bray 207-603. point lead over the rest of the field. Davis lead the way with scores of Elsewhere, 18 And A Half finale of their match with 4 T’s 161 and 149. Some other good games were shot by Justin Schwartz, 192, Sean Verillo, 187, and Jillian Holmsen, 174. Team Amanda scampered off with the honors in the Power Preps league. Amanda Dembeck and Amanda Madara outclassed the rest by eleven points, with Amanda Dembeck closing the season with a 143 game while teammate Amanda Madara shot a 92. All three leagues will start the spring season on January 8, 2011. Anyone interested in joining can contact Montvale Lanes at 201-391- 3400 or come by at 9:30 on the 8th. HY-WAY BOWL ROUTE 22, UNION, NJ 908-687-9300 DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR AL BRIDGES, MANAGER January 5 - 11, 2011 SPORTS REPORTER 7 William Scott 751 At Hy-Way Bowl UNION, NJ – William Scott led the scoring in the Plau Post 91/Monday Nite Minor League at Hy-Way Bowl firing games of 227-236-288 for a high series of 751. Alton Jenkins shot 237-296-723, Mike Deibesoll 236-230-257-723, Brian Alexander 223-289-700, Mike Grate and Anthony Spano 279, and Josh Hedeki 277. Kamerin Peters 198 at Ocean Lanes LAKEWOOD, NJ – Kamerin Peters led the junior bowlers rolling a 198 game followed by Heather Lago with 178, Briana Corrie and Jillian Stuart each tossed a 170, Patrick Brow hit 146, Gabby Damato 144, Paige Peters 142, and Sean Sampson 141 in the Saturday Pin Hitters League at Ocean Lanes. It pays to advertise in the Sports Reporter 8 SPORTS REPORTER January 5 - 11, 2011 THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC NORTH LEVITTOWN LANES John Baginsky 683 Ralph Doerfler 677 Don Anione 675 Tom Hamel 704 Cristina Olson 661 HOPELAWN, NJ – John HOPELAWN, NJ- Ralph Doerfler HOPELAWN, NJ – Don Anione LEVITTOWN, NY – Tom Hamel LEVITTOWN, NY – Cristina Baginsky topped all competition led all bowling in the Atlantic City led the scoring in the His & Hers rolled 258-257-704, Barry Pollak Olson paced the scoring in the in the Knights of Columbus Trios League firing games of 226- League firing games of 263-213 244-255, and Ivan Rodriguez, Sr. Tuesday Meadow Ladies League League firing games of 215-212- 259 for a high series of 677. for a high series of 675. 244 in the Wednesday Nite Out firing games of 224-229-225 for a 256 for a high series of 683. Robert Terefenko hit 235-210-624, Jim Hrasna hit 205-256-205-666, League. high series of 661. Anthony Cursi hit 255-255-677, Joseph Krupinski 267-620, and Shelly Jacques 227-204-203-634, Vinnie Russo 735 Anne Zajack rolled 244-236, Mark Makwinski 246-234-665, Anthony Vicidomini 226-215-615. and Bonnie DeSimone 201-226- LEVITTOWN, NY –Vinnie Russo Karen Agrusa and Ginger Joe Nemeth 217-247-649, and Cid D. DeBenedetto 677 611. led the scoring in the Monday Keinath 224, and Freda Amon Stentella 223-215-200-638. HOPELAWN, NJ- Dan Drew Rucinski rolled 211-204- LUHI League firing games of 223. Vinny Medvetz 680 DeBenedetto paced the Mon. 223-638, and Tommy Giamo 226- 266-245 for a high series of 735. In the Wednesday Hicksville HOPELAWN, NJ – Vinny Madness League firing games of 604 in the NJ Turnpike League. Jon Crawford shot a near perfect Elks League, Tony Dominick and Medvetz led the competition 217-224-236 for a high 677. Sal Angotti 672 299 on his way to a 701 set and Jon Crawford shot 235, Susie rolling in the Thursday Nite Greg Nagy rolled 201-255-648, HOPELAWN, NJ- Sal Angotti led Joe Turchiano hit a 243 game and Lew 211, and Lois Gillis 210. Mixed League tossing games of Frank Viverito 256-217-646, and the scoring in the Garden State a 241. Mike Hogan rolled 269, For-Li 216-236-228 for a high series of Nick Viverito 265. Mixed League tossing games of In the Tuesday Bakers League Chan 266, Ronnie Simon 257, 680. 224-247-201 for a high series of Vito Errico shot 258, Geza and Joseph Cutrone 255 in the Tom Vickery 676 Friday Hockey Fans League. Andrew Smith hit 235-213-224- HOPELAWN, NJ- Tom Vickery 672. Gombas 255, and Debbie 672 followed by Scott Akalewicz led the scoring in the Merck Jose Medina shot 210-207-244- Enteman 226-209. 223-211-234-668, and Jim League firing games of 206-234- 661, Sean Williams 225-224-202- MacBride 202-236-630. 236 for a high series of 676. 651, Richard Bienvenue 220-228- In the Tue. Nite Trios League Bill Pyrz shot 234-221-620, 647, Bill Slattery 228-208-205- Matthew Manenty rolled 227- Gregg Farley 215-224-620, and 641, and Michael Ramer 237-210- 231-657, and Paul Harney 226- Gerry Penna 247-614, and Jeff 638. 212-215-653. Roberts 254-613.